Tag Archives: Dáil Éireann

The Minister for Housing has expressed strong confidence that new legislation to broaden rent pressure zones (RPZs) across Ireland will be enacted within the current week. During a press briefing focused on the government’s approach to the housing emergency, the minister emphasized that the issue remains a top priority and that momentum is building behind various critical policy responses. The …

Opposition parties in Ireland have urged the government to permit a conscience vote on a forthcoming Dáil motion aimed at halting the Central Bank of Ireland’s facilitation of Israeli bond sales. The motion, introduced by the Social Democrats and supported by Sinn Féin, Labour, and People Before Profit/Solidarity, seeks to prevent the Central Bank from approving Israeli government bonds for …

The Irish Government narrowly secured victory in a Dáil vote on a Sinn Féin proposal that sought to block Israel from selling bonds within the European Union, a measure that would have involved limiting Central Bank approval of related financial instruments. The motion was defeated by a margin of 87 to 75 votes. Among those who opposed the Government were …

A legislative proposal aiming to prohibit fox hunting has advanced through the first stage in the Dáil following a vote that saw 113 TDs support the measure, while 49 opposed it. The proposed amendment to the Animal Health and Welfare Act was introduced by People Before Profit–Solidarity representatives Ruth Coppinger and Paul Murphy. Despite the bill’s progression, the Government has …

The Dáil is preparing to vote next Tuesday on a motion of confidence in Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy, as the Government continues to show firm support for her position. Five opposition parties have united to submit a motion declaring that she no longer holds the confidence of all members of the chamber. This development follows accusations from the opposition that …

Opposition leaders have formally drafted a motion of no confidence in Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy, arguing that she no longer commands the trust of all members of Dáil Éireann. The move comes after heated scenes in the Dáil over controversial changes to speaking arrangements. The motion, signed by Sinn Féin’s Mary Lou McDonald, Labour’s Ivana Bacik, Cian O’Callaghan of the …

A fresh wave of criticism has been directed at Taoiseach Micheál Martin, as opposition leaders jointly request an urgent meeting to address the ongoing conflict over proposed changes to speaking rights in the Dáil. The dispute, which has been simmering since January, is expected to culminate in a critical vote on Tuesday when the Government brings its motion before the …

The government is expected to push forward its plan to allow Michael Lowry’s Regional Independent group to operate as a “hybrid” technical group spanning both the government and opposition. The proposal is set to be presented at the Dáil reform committee meeting on Tuesday, despite strong opposition from rival parties. During a five-hour meeting on Friday, no resolution was reached …

The ongoing dispute over speaking rights in the Dáil remains unresolved, with Sinn Féin TD David Cullinane emphasizing that opposition members cannot compromise on the issue. His comments come as Government TDs prepare to push forward a proposal at Tuesday’s Dáil reform committee that would allow the Regional Independent technical group to function as a “hybrid” group with a presence …

Independent TD Michael Lowry has sought permission to come into the Dáil to reply to allegations levelled against him by Sinn Féin TD Pearse Doherty. Speaking to RTÉ’s *This Week*, Mr Lowry said he had written formally to the Ceann Comhairle’s office, seeking an early opportunity to make a personal statement on the floor of the Dáil in response to …